Chef Todd Gold, acclaimed chef and director of food and beverage at Saracen Casino Resort, announced Tuesday that he has received the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Presidential Medallion. He was awarded the medallion by Chef Thomas Macrina at the National Convention in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. President’s Medallions are awarded to ACF members…
Taco Tuesday: Spicy Black Bean and Corn Tacos Recipe I’m a sucker for tacos and the flavor combinations of sweet and heat. Recently, I fiddled around with a few simple ingredients I had on hand to merge those two elements together to make these spicy black bean and corn tacos. The elevated temperature of…
Each week during the month of August, AY About You will be sharing some of the dogs up for adoption in Arkansas. This week, we have some adorable pooches from the Humane Society of Pulaski County. They are all ready to find a forever home with you and your family. To get more…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. Chick-fil-A giveth, and Chick-fil-A taketh…
CALS’ Ron Robinson Theater Suspending Reopening Plans The Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater is halting its August reopening plans due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas. The August events that are now postponed include: Movies Meant for the Big Screen, Terror Tuesdays, Made in Arkansas showcase screenings and the…
The City of Little Rock Arts and Culture Commission is hosting a series of free, virtual workshops for artists in August. These one-hour-long workshops will help teach artists how to market and promote their brand, work, and craft. Featured topics for the Market Well Workshop series are pitching to the media, utilizing social…
For this week’s segment of Hometown Heroes, AY About You sits down with Skye Martin, the President of the Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers. Martin grew up in North Little Rock and graduated from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law in 2012 with High Honors. Nowadays, Martin works as an attorney…
Stargazing in August 2021 Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easy-to-digest guides. And stargazing in August is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases New Moon:…
Arkansas is filled with some great food and drink bloggers. Each month at AY About You, we’ll be doing a round-up post featuring all the wonderful writing and picture-taking going on throughout the state. If there is a blog you’d like to be featured, please email me at kshalin@aymag.com. The Little Rock Foodie highlights…
My name is Rocklyn, and I am a female white tiger born on the 10th of May, 2016. This is my story. Along with my brother, Black Fire, and my sister, Peyton, I was pulled from my mother possibly within hours and no more than a few days after my birth. I was…
